About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team at The Grove Road Practice in Sutton
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a busy NHS GP surgery.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as part of our multidisciplinary primary care team, providing a range of nursing services to our patients. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
Routine treatment room duties Health checks and long-term condition reviews Management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, COPD and asthma (preferable but not essential) Immunisations and vaccinations Cervical screening Wound care and dressings ECGs and other clinical procedures Supporting health promotion and preventative care Providing appropriate patient education and lifestyle advice Working collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, pharmacists and the wider practice team
About us
What we offer
A friendly, supportive and welcoming practice team A varied and rewarding role within primary care Opportunities for professional development and training Supportive working environment NHS pension scheme Annual leave entitlement
Job description Job responsibilities
We are looking for a registered nurse who:
Holds current NMC registration Has experience working in general practice/primary care Has excellent clinical and communication skills Is committed to providing safe, compassionate and high-quality patient care Can work independently while also being an effective member of a team Has a professional, approachable and positive attitude Is organised and able to manage a varied workload
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Holds current NMC registration. Has experience working in general practice/primary care
Desirable
Practice Nurse experience is preferred, although we would welcome applications from nurses with relevant transferable experience and a keen interest in developing their career in primary care.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The Grove Road Practice
Address Grove Road Practice
83 Grove Road
Sutton
Surrey
SM1 2DB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.groveroadpracticesutton.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)